MANCHESTER, ENGLAND. Manchester United considering installing gender neutral toilets at Old Trafford: ‘Manchester United are considering a plan to introduce gender-neutral toilets at Old Trafford in a bid to make the matchday experience more “welcoming and inclusive.” If United go ahead with the plan, they would become the first top-flight club to introduce the facility. United’s head of security Jim Liggett said, according to the minutes of the club’s September fans’ forum: “It’s something we are looking at as we are keen to ensure that Old Trafford continues to be welcoming and inclusive to all supporters; I will keep you posted regarding progress.”’

NORTHERN IRELAND. High court to rule on “gay cake” case: ‘The UK’s highest court is to rule next week on whether the Christian owners of a bakery discriminated against a customer by refusing to make a cake decorated with the words “Support Gay Marriage”. Five Supreme Court justices will announce their decision in London on Wednesday October 10. Their ruling follows the latest round of a legal action brought against family-run Ashers bakery in Belfast by gay rights activist Gareth Lee, who won his case initially in the county court and then at the Northern Ireland Court of Appeal.’

GREECE. Greek Council of State rules for same-sex couples: “According to the Council of State, the cohabitation agreement for gay couples is constitutional and in line with European law legislation extending the Cohabitation agreement to gay couples. Moreover, the court dismissed a call from some church voices to ban the law, calling it unjustified.”

OTTAWA, CANADA. The Ottawa Wolves RFC are the first Canadian inclusive rugby club to host the Bingham Cup: ‘The Bingham Cup is an international gay rugby union tournament that promotes inclusivity, equality and competition. Seventy rugby teams from five continents are expected to participate in the 2020 Bingham Cup. “Having the opportunity to host the Bingham Cup in Ottawa is an honour for our city,” said Mayor Jim Watson, who was on hand for Thursday’s announcement. “This event will bring excitement, spirit of competition and economic benefits to Ottawa, and allow our residents to enjoy world-class rugby matches.”‘